Postcode Analysis Sevenoaks, South East

PEMBERTON GARDENS, BR8 7BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEMBERTON GARDENS, BR8 7BW.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BR8 7BW has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BR8 7BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pemberton Gardens in Swanley. Administratively it sits within Swanley White Oak ward and the Sevenoaks constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BR8 7BW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.

Census 2021 statistics for BR8 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00124263 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR8 7BW. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.8%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

2 sales · Mean £ 370,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BR8 7BW is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences106
Anti-social behaviour83
Shoplifting47
Criminal damage and arson37
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

Good333 pupils0.1 km
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Horizon Primary Academy

Good199 pupils0.3 km
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Orchards Academy

Good575 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Downsview Community Primary School

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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High Firs Primary School

Good203 pupils0.9 km
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Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy

Good123 pupils1.3 km
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Hextable Primary School

Good580 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Savers Health And Beauty0.4 km
  • Swanley Mini Market0.6 km
  • Swanley Service Station1.0 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lullingstone Castle0.5 km
  • The Cotton Mill0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Blue Harbour Restaurant0.4 km
  • Christ Church Centre0.7 km
  • Jaz's Park Road Cafe0.5 km
  • Lemon & Thyme Catering0.3 km
  • Motties0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ali's Plaice0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Magic Wok0.5 km
  • Shishly Grill And Meze0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swanley0.9 km
  • Farningham Road4.2 km
  • Eynsford4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bonney Way0.1 km
  • Bonney Way0.1 km
  • Bartholomew Way Asda0.2 km
  • Northview0.3 km
  • Northview0.3 km